Carrot Pineapple Cake With Candied Orange Peel Recipe

Name: Carrot Pineapple Cake With Candied Orange Peel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tbsp sunflower oil; 4 None medium eggs, beaten; 1 None orange, juiced; 3/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1 3/4 cups self-rising flour, sifted; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 oz pecan nuts, chopped; 8 oz carrots, grated; 7 oz dried pineapple, finely chopped; None None Icing and Decorations; 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2 oz low-fat cream cheese; 1/4 cup sugar; None None rind of 1 orange, cut into strips; 6-8 None pecan halves

Servings: persons

4 tbsp sunflower oil
4 None medium eggs, beaten
1 None orange, juiced
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 3/4 cups self-rising flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
1 oz pecan nuts, chopped
8 oz carrots, grated
7 oz dried pineapple, finely chopped
None None Icing and Decorations
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 oz low-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
None None rind of 1 orange, cut into strips
6-8 None pecan halves

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Grease an 8 inch round cake pan and line the base. For the batter, mix together the oil, eggs and orange juice. In a separate bowl, stir together the brown sugar, flour, baking powder and pecans. Pour in the egg mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the carrots and pineapple. Pour into the pan and smooth the surface. Bake 55-60 mins until golden and firm to the touch. Cool in pan 10 mins before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
2
For the icing, gradually beat the powdered sugar into the cream cheese. Chill 30 mins until firm. Spread on cake.
3
For the decorations, place the granulated sugar and 3 tbsp water in a small pan. Boil until caramel-colored. Quickly dip the orange rind and pecans into the mixture. Dry on parchment paper, arrange on cake and serve.

2025

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

188

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tbsp sunflower oil, 4 None medium eggs, beaten, 1 None orange, juiced, 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Carrot Pineapple Cake With Candied Orange Peel falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Pineapple Cake With Candied Orange Peel

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